Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium records growth in the refrigerated container segment

Published 2023년 7월 27일

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The port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium saw a decrease in total throughput in the first half of 2023, with a 5.5% decline compared to the same period in 2022. This drop can be attributed to the uncertain economic situation, decreased industrial production, and low consumer confidence, which have led to a global slowdown in container shipping demand. However, the port experienced growth in the refrigerated container segment, with a 10.6% increase in the number of containers transporting perishable fruit products.

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Belgium 27/07/2023 The results for the first half of 2023 for the port of Antwerp-Bruges show mixed results: the port's total throughput is down, but the refrigerated container segment has progressed For the 1st half of 2023 the port of Antwerp-Bruges announced that the total throughput amounted to 139 million tonnes, i.e. -5.5% compared to the 1st half of 2022. The uncertain economic situation, the drop in industrial production and low consumer confidence are leading to a global slowdown in container shipping demand. The port of Antwerp-Bruges recorded a decrease in container handling, of -5.9% in tonnes and -5.2% in TEU (TEU) compared to the 1st half of 2022. Contrary to these drops in container throughput, the number of refrigerated containers increased by +10.6% compared to the 1st half of 2022. These containers mainly transported fruit: bananas, kiwis, ...

Source: Fructidor